The municipality of Torroella de Montgrí-l’Estartit is located in the Baix Empordà region (Girona), in a very diverse geographical setting with significant environmental value.
It covers an area of 66 square kilometers, encompassing a wide variety of ecosystems and landscapes, from the mountainous area characterized by the Montgrí Massif through the Baix Ter plain to the maritime strip with the Medes Islands as a prominent feature. The Baix Ter plain, the Medes Islands, and Montgrí form a complex that was declared a Natural Park in 2010. 68% of the park is located within the boundaries of Torroella-l’Estartit.
Torroella de Montgrí-l’Estartit is a municipality that has been growing and adapting to changing times, shaping its tourist offerings according to the experiences and needs of its users, who are increasingly demanding and have more varied and specific tastes and interests. The rich landscape, culture, and heritage make it a pleasant destination year-round, whether for relaxing and unwinding from a long vacation or for short getaways and practicing all kinds of sports.
| Admission to the Smart Tourism Destinations Programme | The destination joined the DTI Network in February 2022 and will complete the Diagnostic Report and Action Plan for its transformation into a Smart Tourism Destination in spring-summer 2022, renewing its commitment in July 2025. |
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Given the special characteristics of this area’s heritage, the municipality is clearly committed to protecting the landscape and its habitats, which are highly diverse and offer a wide variety of flora and fauna. Life in the mountain range, the islands, the dunes, the marshes and wetlands, and the agricultural plain are all extremely important elements for the preservation of this exceptional and rich landscape.
With this in mind, policies have been implemented for several years now to adequately combine the municipality’s tourism activity with environmental preservation, both in perfect harmony with economic development. Proof of this constant effort are the official recognitions obtained: European Charter for Sustainable Tourism, Green Destinations Gold Award, and Integrated Environmental and Tourism Quality Management System. |